Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. & Triana
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 18: 262 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692356
Common Names
- Arbutifolia Freziera
- Arbutifolia Gardenia
- Freziera Arbutifolia
Synonyms
- Lettsomia obliqua Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Eroteum arbutifolium (Triana & Planch.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Eurotium arbutifolium Kuntze [unknown]
- Eurya arbutifolia (Planch. & Triana) Szyszyl. [unknown]
Description
Freziera arbutifolia (also called Arbutus-leaved Freziera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has multiple stems with a dense canopy of leaves, and produces white to yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Freziera arbutifolia is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It has attractive, fragrant white flowers and provides a good habitat for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Freziera arbutifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Freziera arbutifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Freziera arbutifolia
Freziera arbutifolia can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Freziera arbutifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Freziera arbutifolia?
Bearberry freziera
What is the natural habitat of Freziera arbutifolia?
Woodland margins, scrub, and rocky outcrops
What is the blooming period of Freziera arbutifolia?
October to December
Species in the Freziera genus
Freziera angulosa,
Freziera arbutifolia,
Freziera bonplandiana,
Freziera caloneura,
Freziera calophylla,
Freziera candicans,
Freziera canescens,
Freziera carinata,
Freziera chrysophylla,
Freziera conocarpa,
Freziera cordata,
Freziera cuatrecasasii,
Freziera dudleyi,
Freziera echinata,
Freziera euryoides,
Freziera ferruginea,
Freziera forerorum,
Freziera friedrichsthaliana,
Freziera grisebachii,
Freziera guatemalensis,
Freziera hieronymi,
Freziera ilicioides,
Freziera inaequilatera,
Freziera jaramilloi,
Freziera karsteniana,
Freziera lanata,
Freziera longipes,
Freziera mexicana,
Freziera microphylla,
Freziera minima,
Freziera monsonensis,
Freziera nervosa,
Freziera parva,
Freziera reticulata,
Freziera retinervia,
Freziera roraimensis,
Freziera sessiliflora,
Freziera smithiana,
Freziera spathulifolia,
Freziera stuebelii,
Freziera suberosa,
Freziera subintegrifolia,
Freziera tomentosa,
Freziera undulata,
Freziera verrucosa,
Freziera cyanocantha,
Freziera bradleyi,
Freziera oxapampensis,
Freziera incana,
Freziera guaramacalana,
Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family
Adinandra angustifolia,
Adinandra acuminata,
Adinandra acuta,
Adinandra angulata,
Adinandra anisobasis,
Adinandra annamensis,
Adinandra apoensis,
Adinandra argentifolia,
Adinandra auriformis,
Adinandra bicuspidata,
Adinandra bockiana,
Adinandra borneensis,
Adinandra brassii,
Adinandra brefeldii,
Adinandra calciphila,
Adinandra caudata,
Adinandra celebica,
Adinandra clemensiae,
Adinandra coarctata,
Adinandra collettiana,
Adinandra collina,
Adinandra colombonensis,
Adinandra cordifolia,
Adinandra corneriana,
Adinandra crassifolia,
Adinandra dasyantha,
Adinandra donnaiensis,
Adinandra dubia,
Adinandra dumosa,
Adinandra elegans,
Adinandra elliptica,
Adinandra endertii,
Adinandra epunctata,
Adinandra excelsa,
Adinandra eymae,
Adinandra filipes,
Adinandra forbesii,
Adinandra formosana,
Adinandra gallatlyi,
Adinandra glischroloma,
Adinandra grandifolia,
Adinandra grandis,
Adinandra griffithii,
Adinandra hainanensis,
Adinandra hirta,
Adinandra howii,
Adinandra impressa,
Adinandra inaequalis,
Adinandra integerrima,
Adinandra javanica,